Graduate Student Mentorship
The Mentoring Guidelines followed in the Earth and Planetary Sciences Graduate Program are the same as those presented in the Grad Council Mentoring Guidelines document.
Failure to meet specified program deadlines, as determined at the Continuing Student Meetings with the Graduate Advisors in January, will result in the student being placed on departmental probation for funding, potentially jeopardizing future financial support. The student will receive a warning that is also forwarded to the advisor and to the Office of Graduate Studies. If not addressed, this could lead to a designation of unsatisfactory progress, resulting in a letter from the Dean of Graduate Studies placed in the student’s file.
The responsibility for completing these tasks lies with the graduate student, in consultation with his/her Faculty Advisor. It is the responsibility of the Graduate Advisors to assess whether specified program deadlines have been met.
Students are advised to talk to their Faculty Advisor regularly. It is the responsibility of the Faculty Advisor to advise; it is the student’s responsibility to seek advice when needed. Clear communication is essential to success in graduate school.
Graduate Student Resources
Clubs and Organizations
All students are encouraged to check out the department’s many clubs and organizations.
Academic Resources
- Graduate Student academics | degree requirements, policies, forms, and dates & deadlines
- Library
Community Resources
- Graduate Student Association
- Graduate Students of Color (GSoC) Mentorship Program
- The First-Generation Grads Initiative provides peer mentorship and professional development workshops ftoor first-generation students.
- Student Affairs | Find your community within the many cultural, identity, and support centers on campus.
- Center for Leadership Learning (CLL) | Aims to educate and cultivate the next generation of leaders who have a strong sense of self-awareness, have the ability to work effectively with others, and who are civically and socially engaged.
- Student Disability Center | Campus unit designated to receive requests for accommodation, approve services, and coordinate support for students with disabilities to create equitable access to the University’s educational programs.
- Aggie Life | A list of student clubs and organizations.
Mental Health, Physical Health, and Advocacy Resources
- Aggie Mental Health
- Graduate Student Mental Health and Counseling | (Student Health and Counseling Services is a confidential resource)
- Reach a counselor at all hours by calling (530) 752-0871
- Graduate Student Mentoring Resources
- Aggie Compass | Their mission is to help mitigate the effects of food and housing insecurity on students, while working to change policy, systems and environment that will affect long term change.
- FindHelp.org | Financial assistance, food pantries, medical care, and other free or reduced-cost help.
- Office of Student Support and Judicial Affairs (OSSJA) | Supports the University's educational mission by upholding standards of academic honesty and responsible behavior, promoting student development, and assisting students in need.
- Center for Advocacy, Resources, and Education (CARE) (confidential resource) | Dedicated to reducing the incidence and impact of sexual harassment and sexual violence.
- Harassment & Discrimination Assistance and Prevention Program (HDAPP) | Supports the University's commitment to a harassment and discrimination-free work and learning environment for all members of the UC Davis, UC Davis Health, and University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources (ANR) campuses.
- Report Hate and Bias
- Sexual Violence Prevention and Response
- UC Davis Police
- Health 34 | Free, non-emergency support and service navigation for mental health and basic medical care for every segment of the UC Davis campus
- Campus Recreation | Enhances well-being and the educational experience in the UC Davis community through personal development and involvement in our dynamic programs, services and facilities.
Diversity, Equity, and inclusion Resources
- Graduate Diversity at UC Davis
- Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
- Resources for Racial Trauma
- Tips for managing Socio-Political Stress
Financial Resources
- Graduate Student financial support | Learn about internal and external fellowships, employment, and financial aid.
- Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences financial support
Career Resources
- Graduate Student professional development | GradPathways provides programming based on eight core competencies relating to professional and career development.
- Internship and Career Center (ICC) Advising for Graduate Students | Explore your interests, skills, and values that lead to your career through advising, workshops, career fairs, and more.
Additional Resources
- UC Davis Graduate Studies
- Graduate Student Campus Resource Guide | Housing, dining, transportation, health, exercise, entertainment, campus services, and student organizations